Stand-up comedian Madhur Virli has apologised after a clip from his 2024 show Love & Latex, featuring a joke about rape, resurfaced online. Virli said he realised the joke was wrong soon after performing it and removed it at the time. "I do believe comedy can question ideas and engage with difficult subjects," he said.
Stand-up comedian Madhur Virli has sparked controversy after a clip from his 2024 show Love & Latex, featuring a joke about rape, resurfaced on social media amid the ongoing Pranit More Rs 370 biryani row. Facing widespread backlash, Madhur issued an apology on his YouTube channel, acknowledging that certain subjects require greater "sensitivity" and stating that he is committed to doing better in the future.
Madhur Virli Apologies For Controversial Rape Joke
Madhur wrote, "This is to apologise for a video of mine that is currently being shared online. The clip being circulated is from a performance I did around two years ago. Soon after performing that bit, I understood how wrong it was and took it down at that time, long before the clip started circulating again recently."
He added, "I do believe comedy can question ideas and engage with difficult subjects. But certain topics require sensitivity, context and informed discretion. When an attempt falls short, the only honest thing to do is acknowledge it, apologise and do better. This is one of those moments for me."
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